South Hackensack, NJ town hall & government
South Hackensack spent $8.9 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $3,693 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach South Hackensack's government.
Who runs South Hackensack
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where South Hackensack's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 83%
- From the state 5%
- Fees & charges 4%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- Sales taxes 1%
- From other local governments 1%
South Hackensack didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for South Hackensack
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. South Hackensack didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
South Hackensack Township School District
South Hackensack's elementary school district. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 75%
- State 19%
- Federal 6%
Of the $32,381 per pupil, $19,143 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools South Hackensack kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in South Hackensack pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact South Hackensack's government
Who represents South Hackensack
South Hackensack is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Nellie Pou. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.